Dify
Dify.AI is an open-source platform designed for developing, deploying, and managing Large Language Model (LLM) applications. Founded in March 2023 by John Wang and Luyu Zhang, the company has quickly grown to support over 180,000 developers worldwide. Headquartered in Middletown, Delaware, with a research and development center in Suzhou, China, Dify operates as a Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) for AI applications. The platform features a visual workflow builder, a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) engine, and an autonomous agent framework, allowing users to create complex AI workflows with ease. Dify supports integration with over 10 LLM providers and offers tools for model management and observability. It is widely used across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and technology, powering over 1 million deployed applications globally. Dify's commitment to open-source development is reflected in its significant GitHub presence, with 60,000 to 100,000 stars.